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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse in jar with chocolate drizzle

Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse

Johnathan Flake
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, rich, and naturally sweet high-protein dessert ready in minutes. Topped with melted chocolate and peanuts, it’s the perfect low-sugar treat.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
  • 2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup or sugar-free alternative)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (if needed)
  • 2 oz dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional topping)
  • chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again.
  • Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor.
  • Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in short microwave bursts until smooth.
  • Divide mousse into serving dishes, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture. You can swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 19gFat: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
Keyword cottage cheese peanut butter mousse
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